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I am writing to update you on the redevelopment of Arthur Phillip High School and the changed organisation structures, including session times, for 2018 in preparation for the move into the new, state-of-the-art education facilities.

Usage of APHS Main and Eastern Campuses

The Arthur Philip High School Eastern Campus has been operating successfully since the start of this year and will continue to provide a future focused learning environment for students until the new, redeveloped Arthur Philip High School opens in 2019.

From 2018 Arthur Phillip High School Eastern Campus will provide accommodation for Year 7 and 8 Arthur Phillip High students. This will allow students to remain on the Eastern Campus and will not require them to walk to the main Arthur Phillip High School site during the day. All facilities and arrangements to support stage 4 student learning will be in place on the Eastern Campus, with the addition of a fully operating canteen. Please note that Year 7 and 8 students will need to report to the Eastern Campus, Cnr Macquarie and Harris Sts, by 8.30 am at the beginning of each day and will leave from that campus at 2.54 pm each day. ​Change in Session Times for Year 7 – 10 Students

In order to prepare students for the innovative learning approaches that will become common place in our new school in 2019 we are making some changes to the length of each lesson with the establishment of six learning sessions per day of 54 minutes. From Monday to Thursday the school day will begin at 8.30 am, for all students, and conclude at 2.54 pm for Year 7-10 students. However, on Friday Year 7-10 students will begin the school day at 8.30 am and conclude at 2.00 pm which includes a 54 minute lesson after a 30 minute lunch break.

Change in Session Times for Year 11 – 12 Students

Although the lesson times will mirror those described above, Year 11 and 12 students will continue to complete their mandatory hours of study from Monday to Thursday, with some extension classes timetabled on a Friday as per previous years. From Monday to Thursday their school day will begin at 8.30 am and conclude at 3.24 pm.​Establishment of a Senior Study

In order to support the academic achievement of all Year 11 and 12 students a Senior Study will be established giving students a designated quiet study space coordinated and supervised by APHS staff. Students are expected to use the Senior Study during the time they do not have a timetabled class unless it is the first or last lesson of the day. In that case, students are permitted to arrive to school at the beginning of their first scheduled lesson and leave after their last scheduled lesson. ​Canteen Upgrade and Service Expansion

Arthur Phillip High School has engaged an outside provider to run and manage the Canteen facility at the school. From the beginning of 2018, the school will have a Canteen on both the Main and Eastern Campuses. Given this provision, Year 11 and 12 students will not be permitted to leave the school grounds during recess and lunchtimes from Day 1, Term 1, 2018.

Any enquiries regarding the temporary relocation arrangements or the organisation for 2018 should be directed to Ms Erla McMaster, Acting Principal Arthur Philip High School on 9635 8638.